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eBay shoots down 'neither credible nor attractive' $56 billion GameStop offer from CEO who says 'I'm…
eBay has rejected a $56 billion acquisition offer from GameStop, stating the proposal was neither credible nor attractive. GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen expressed his determination to pursue the deal despite eBay's rejection. eBay's board cited the company's strong performance and strategic focus as reasons for declining the offer.
eBay rejects GameStop's offer, calling it 'neither credible nor attractive'
eBay has rejected a takeover offer from GameStop, stating that the proposal was neither credible nor attractive. This rejection could potentially lead to a hostile takeover attempt by GameStop.
eBay Rejects GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's $56 Billion Offer to Buy the Company, Calls It 'Neither Credible nor Attractive'
eBay has officially rejected a $56 billion offer from GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen to purchase the company. eBay's board deemed the offer neither credible nor attractive.
eBay's Rejection Letter To GameStop's $56 Billion Bid Pulls Absolutely No Punches
eBay has officially rejected GameStop's $56 billion bid to acquire the company, citing concerns about GameStop's ability to finance the deal and the potential negative impacts on eBay's long-term growth. The eBay board deemed the proposal neither credible nor attractive, stating that eBay is performing well independently. GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen may still attempt a hostile takeover by appealing directly to eBay's shareholders.
Nintendo pre-order updates – May 10, 2026 – Star Fox, The Legend of Heroes, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of video games and amiibo currently available for pre-order across various retailers in the United States, Canada, and the UK. Release dates range from May 2026 through November 2026, with some titles listed as TBA 2026.
US: Try out Yoshi and the Mysterious Book at select retailer kiosks
Nintendo of America is offering fans the chance to play Yoshi and the Mysterious Book at select Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart stores in the United States. These demo kiosks allow players to try out upcoming Nintendo Switch titles before their official release.
Try Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Early With An In-Store Demo (North America)
A free in-store demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is now available at select Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and GameStop locations across North America. The demo allows players to try out the upcoming Nintendo Switch platformer before its official launch.
Business and Finance
Sony reported a significant $560 million loss related to its acquisition of Bungie, with the game Marathon experiencing development stalls. Separately, GameStop's CEO faced suspension from eBay for selling items on the platform to fund his eBay purchases.
Engadget Podcast: Gamestop's wild eBay gamble
This article discusses GameStop's business strategy involving eBay, analyzing their recent ventures. It also includes a review of the reMarkable Paper Pure.
GamesStop wants eBay, Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price hike, and union boss says EA buyout is a national security risk - Patch Notes #51
This week's gaming news roundup covers GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay, Nintendo's confirmation of price hikes for the Nintendo Switch 2, and concerns raised by a union boss regarding the potential Saudi Arabian buyout of Electronic Arts, citing national security risks. The article also touches on internal leadership changes at Xbox, layoffs at 2K, and the rebranding of CCP Games.
This Week in Switch 2 - Nintendo (NTDOY) earnings preview, 007 First Light & GameStop + eBay?
This week's gaming news includes a preview of Nintendo's earnings report, a discussion about the game 007 First Light, and GameStop's proposed acquisition of eBay. The article covers recent developments in the gaming industry and business.
GameStop-eBay saga gets weirder: CEO says he was suspended from eBay for selling stuff on eBay 'to pay for…
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has claimed he was temporarily suspended from eBay for allegedly putting the community at risk, though his account is now viewable again. This incident follows GameStop's $56 billion acquisition offer for eBay, which has been met with skepticism due to GameStop's financial standing. Concerns have also been raised that some items Cohen is selling on eBay may have originated from the Game Informer vault.
GameStop CEO trying to buy eBay briefly banned on eBay, but that's not stopping him from attempting to sell garbage…
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's temporary suspension from eBay, where he was selling items to fund a $56 billion bid to buy the company, has drawn further scrutiny. The items listed on his eBay account, including retro games, have raised questions about their origin, with former Game Informer employees suggesting some may have come from the magazine's former offices.
GameStop (GME) CEO Ryan Cohen's eBay account has been suspended following a day of trolling
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's eBay account has been permanently suspended. The suspension follows a period of online activity by Cohen on the platform.
GameStop (CEO) Ryan Cohen lashes out at eBay's insiders and lists things for auction
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is publicly criticizing eBay's leadership and has listed items for auction. The article highlights escalating rhetoric from Cohen against the e-commerce platform's executives.
GameStop CEO Selling GameStop Stuff On Ebay To Fund Buyout Of Ebay
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is attempting to acquire eBay for over $50 billion and has listed GameStop-related items on eBay, including store signs and a Halo 3 flag, to help fund the buyout. Cohen claims this is a way to pay for eBay and pokes fun at skepticism surrounding his leveraged deal proposal. Market figures like Michael Burry have expressed doubts about the financial feasibility of the acquisition.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Gives Bizarre New Interview on $56 Billion eBay Offer, Can't Say Exactly Where He'll Get All the Money From
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen gave a peculiar interview regarding his $56 billion offer to acquire eBay. Cohen was unable to clearly explain the source of the funds for the proposed acquisition and appeared to misunderstand several questions.
GameStop tables $55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay
GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to acquire eBay, valuing the e-commerce company at $125.00 per share. The proposal, which includes 50 percent cash and 50 percent GameStop stock, has the support of GameStop's board. CEO Ryan Cohen plans to lead the combined company and aims to achieve $2 billion in annual cost reductions within the first year.
Michael Burry (The Big Short) has reportedly dumped his GameStop (GME) holdings
Michael Burry, known for 'The Big Short', has reportedly sold his stake in GameStop. The company's stock experienced a five-day low following news of CEO Ryan Cohen's proposal to acquire eBay.
GameStop CEO baffles CNBC anchors in bizarre interview
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen appeared on CNBC to discuss his unsolicited $56 billion offer to acquire eBay. Cohen proposed cutting $2 billion from eBay's budget and suggested using a mix of stock and cash for the acquisition, but struggled to clearly explain the financing to baffled anchors. The market reacted negatively to the announcement, with GameStop's share price dipping 10%.
